IBA-Tech Team Leader

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Team Leader to join our organization. As a Senior Technical Team Leader, you will play a critical role in leading and managing a team of talented software developers and engineers. Your primary responsibility will be to provide technical guidance, mentorship, and strategic direction to the team. You will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of projects, ensuring adherence to coding standards, and driving continuous improvement in development processes. Your extensive technical expertise and leadership abilities will be instrumental in achieving the team's goals and driving innovation within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software developers and engineers
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to team members
• Set clear objectives and expectations for the team, and monitor progress towards achieving them
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and scope
• Plan and prioritize project tasks, ensuring efficient resource allocation
• Drive the successful delivery of projects, meeting deadlines and quality standards
• Lead by example, demonstrating best practices in software development and engineering
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, development methodologies, and architectural guidelines
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and maintainability
• Identify and address technical challenges and roadblocks proactively
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting their professional growth and career advancement
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to drive successful outcomes
• Act as a liaison between the technical team and stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and managing expectations
• Continuously evaluate and improve development processes and methodologies
• Participate in hiring and onboarding processes to build a high-performing team
  
  
  

Tasks

• Provide technical leadership and guidance in the design, development, and implementation of software solutions
• Collaborate with architects and technical leads to define technical strategies and roadmaps
• Conduct regular team meetings to provide updates, address concerns, and foster collaboration
• Oversee the deployment and maintenance of applications in production environments
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, ensuring project success and customer satisfaction
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends, and assess their applicability to current and future projects
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team
• Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions and technical training for team members
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and collaboration
• Provide regular feedback and performance evaluations for team members
• Resolve conflicts and promote effective communication within the team
• Foster a customer-focused mindset, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet user needs
• Stay informed about budgetary and resource constraints, and make informed decisions to optimize project outcomes
  
  
  

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

'- Extensive experience in software development and engineering, with a strong technical background

• Proven experience in leading and managing technical teams
• In-depth knowledge of software development methodologies, coding standards, and architectural principles
• Strong expertise in one or more programming languages and frameworks
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence stakeholders
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a track record of developing and motivating team members
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proactive and result-oriented mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong business acumen and understanding of project management principles
• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools
• Proven ability to drive technical innovation and excellence within a team
• Experience in software architecture and system design is a plus
  
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Expertise

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About Business Unit

The IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM’s financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing.

Your Life @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

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About IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.